Mandate for medical service in private schools

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Republic Act No. 951: Mandate for medical service in private schools

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Title Supreme Court: Mandate for medical service in private schools

Law: Republic Act No. 951

Decision Date: Jun 20, 1953

Private schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines with a minimum enrollment of 301,000 students are required to provide medical and dental services, overseen by the Bureau of Health, to ensure students have access to necessary healthcare while studying.

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Role of the Bureau of Health

The Bureau of Health is mandated to issue the necessary rules and regulations governing the medical and dental services that must be provided by private schools, colleges, and universities.
This supervision and regulation help ensure standardization and proper implementation of health services within private educational institutions.

Amendment to the Title of the Original Act

The title of the original Republic Act No. 124 is amended to clearly state the requirement for private schools, colleges, and universities to provide medical and dental services for their pupils and students.

Effectivity

The Act took effect immediately upon approval on June 20, 1953.

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